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Mid North Coast · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1940

252 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 4 of 13

L. G. Elections Postponed

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 6 July 1940 · page 6

The State Cabinet has decided to postpone the local government elections, which would have been held on the first Saturday in December,…

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47 Dead in "Quiet" Election. Mexico City

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 10 July 1940 · page 2

Described semi-officially as "fairly quiet", the Presidential election in Mexico has caused the killing of at least 4 people and the wounding of…

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Gloucester Co-op. Dairy Co., Ltd. Election of Directors

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 16 July 1940 · page 2

Nominations of Candidates are invited for Election as Directors of the above Company. Such nominations, other than in the case of retiring…

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Election Agreement. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 16 July 1940 · page 5

The State Premier, Mr. Mair, said to-day that in accordance with an arrangement between the Country Party leader, Mr. Bruxner, and the…

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Election Favoured Sydney

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 24 July 1940 · page 3

Speaking at Bairnsdale, Victoria, the leader of the Federal Country party, Mr. Cameron, said his party would oppose any move for the extension of the life…

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Latest Telegrams. State Parliament. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 5

Cabinet has decided to open the new session of the State Parliament on September 3rd instead of August 28th, as originally intended…

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Tamworth By-Election Saturday, August 10th

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 2

Yesterday (Thursday) was nomination day, and the following have now definitely become candidates in the Tamworth by-election: W. A…

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Postponing Elections. Powers to be Sought

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1940 · page 2

The Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, on Thursday last confirmed the unofficial announcement that the Federal Cabinet had decided to seek…

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Local Govt. Elections

Macleay Argus · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 4

Says a writer in the Parkes "Post": Probably most of the Aldermen and Councillors in office will applaud the decision of the State Government not…

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Our Local Parliament. Usual Fortnightly Meeting

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Kempsey Municipal Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday night. There were in attendance…

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Local Government Elections

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 1

Some of the dangers of the proposal to suspend Local Government Elections for the duration of the war and twelve months thereafter are becoming…

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The Federal Elections. Canberra

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 6 August 1940 · page 5

The Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, commenting on rumours regarding the Federal elections, said people could be certain that when the date was…

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Federal Elections Comment by Mr. Menzies Sydney

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 7 August 1940 · page 2

The Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, commenting on rumours regarding the Federal elections, said the people could be certain that when the date was fixed…

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Federal Elections. Sydney

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 7 August 1940 · page 3

The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies), commenting on rumors regarding the Federal elections, said the people could be certain when the date was…

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Local Govt. Elections

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 2

Some of the dangers of the proposal to suspend Local Government Elections for the duration of the war and twelve months thereafter are…

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Local Government Elections

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 4

The Minister for Works and Local Government, Mr. Martin, has informed the City Council that a bill to provide for the postponement of all municipal…

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Federal Elections Date. Canberra

Macleay Argus · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 5

It is unofficially rumoured in the lobbies at Canberra Parliament House that September 14th may be chosen for the date of the Federal…

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Federal Elections Speculation Regarding Date Sydney

The Northern Champion · Saturday 10 August 1940 · page 4

It is unofficially rumoured in the lobbies at Canberra Parliament House that September 14 may be chosen for the date of the Federal elections. In other…

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Elections As Usual. Early Date Favoured

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 10 August 1940 · page 8

The proposal that powers should be sought for Parliament to extend its life in an emergency is dead. Ministerial leaders made it plain…

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An Editorial Survey Rumination - Review - Reminiscence. Federal Elections to Take Place It Near Future--mr. Curtin Hopes to Attain Office Because of Mr. Menzies' Incapacity, But Overlooks the Disunity in His Own Ranks--labour Will Still Be in a Minority As a Result of Reference to the Constituencies--sir Earle Page Makes Commendable Suggestion for Parliamentary Leadership and Effective Ministerial Direction of War

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 13 August 1940 · page 3

It now appears certain that, despite the attempts at evasion on the part of Mr. Menzies, the Federal elections will take place in the very…

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